The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4052 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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
41 mpg  ( 45 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
45 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
16.7 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
48 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft