The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 23,600

€ 20,800

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
167.5
105.7
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.34 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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