The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 18,200
€ 21,200
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
2665 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.41 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
