The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 22,500
€ 21,600
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
9.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 BMT
104 hp
113 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
