The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.4 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft