The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 25,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
