The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 15,500

€ 24,300

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1495
1816
1975
1491
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1495 mm
Height
1491 mm
2636
4263
2620
4255
4263 mm
Length
4255 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
6.46 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
85 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
609 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
502 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L