The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 25,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
60 mpg
( 68 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
68 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
16.7 lb
city
55 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
64 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
293 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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