The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 (19 - 19)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 (19 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
3146 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.98 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
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
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
706 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft