The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
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 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
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