The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.66 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
70 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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