The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 23,400
€ 30,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KL
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 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21.54 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
65 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
city
60 mpg
71 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
863 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
74 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
74 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 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
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
