The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 20,800

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
167.6
167.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft