The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,700

€ 25,400

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.62 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 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
12.1 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.)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
52 mpg
city
15.6 lb
69 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
818 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data