The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 25,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.2 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1491
1799
2027
1459
1816
1975
1799 mm
Width
1816 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1491 mm
Height
1459 mm
2620
4255
2636
4282
4255 mm
Length
4282 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.53 %

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
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
178 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.19 kg/bhp
7.36 kg/bhp
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
72 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
64 mpg
city
38 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L