The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.03 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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