The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 26,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
