The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (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 DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.51 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft