The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 20,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2725 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 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 BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
