The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.53 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
62 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft