The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 20,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 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
57.3
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
103.1
167.6
105.7
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
31.21 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
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
675 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
