The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 24,900
€ 22,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 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 1.5 TSI
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.46 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
