The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.62 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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