The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.58 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
44 mpg
city
15.6 lb
60 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
706 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data