The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.8 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.46 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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