The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.46 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 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

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft