The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 31,500
€ 24,500
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
