The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 15,500
€ 23,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
168.6
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.56 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
