The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,500
€ 18,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
