The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 18,000

€ 22,500

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.34 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft