The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 19,900
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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
70.9
78.4
58.3
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
105.7
172
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
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.75 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
