The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 20,800
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.45 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft