The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 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 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
7.19 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
108 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
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
26.13 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
74 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
62 mpg
53 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
971 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
971 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).
65.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 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
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
