The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 24,700

€ 23,700

€ 24,700
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 a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.52 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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