The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.9 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5F
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft