The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 21,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.3 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
AU
Generation
1P
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 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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