The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.34 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL
Generation
1K
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
863 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft