The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 20,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.23 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
