The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.6 lb
city
24 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
39 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft