The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 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 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 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 1.6 BlueTDI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.56 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
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