The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.75 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
77 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
60 mpg
city
16.7 lb
74 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
914 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data