The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
 SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
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 1.9 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.67 %
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft