The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,700

€ 18,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
168
102.4
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.95 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 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
57 mpg
( 64 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
64 MPGe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
45 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
67 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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