The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 28,400
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft