The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 20,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2650 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.95 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
16.7 lb
city
44 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
62 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
293 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft