The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 23,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
