The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
1816
1975
1786 mm
Width
1816 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
2636
4282
4199 mm
Length
4282 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1334 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.5 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
128 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 MPGe
9 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
60 mpg
city
7.1 kg
83 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
899 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data