The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 28,400
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 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 BMT (14 - 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 BMT
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.32 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual 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
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft