The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.75 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft