The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 24,900

€ 25,000

€ 24,900
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.2
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.52 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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