The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 29,500

€ 24,500
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 6.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1458
1768
1968
1799 mm
Width
1768 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4255
2578
4323
4255 mm
Length
4323 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
208 bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
280 NM
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
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
7.21 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
63 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
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
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L