The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft