The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.25 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
53 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
62 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft