The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 23,100
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.9
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.6 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
