The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 20,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
1K
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
