The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft