The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,800
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
143 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft