The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 21,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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
2709 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.32 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
