The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 21,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.91 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
