The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 18,100

€ 21,800

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.1
167.6
105.7
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2659 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.9 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
84 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
31.65 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft