The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 18,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.5
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 BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2626 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
AU
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
5-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
*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
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
92 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
30.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
