The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,500
€ 25,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.19 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
108 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
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
