The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 24,700

€ 20,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
1480
1786
2048
1459
1816
1975
1786 mm
Width
1816 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2636
4282
4199 mm
Length
4282 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1197 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
10.67 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.59 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
814 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L