The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 23,500
€ 17,800
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
