The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,000
€ 28,200
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
187 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
501 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
