The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 21,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft