The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.77 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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