The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 18,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.9
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.39 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
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 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
