The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 21,300
€ 22,100
€ 21,300
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 1.6 BiFuel is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
