The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft