The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.1 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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 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
3157 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
17.04 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CXX*
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 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
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
29.23 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
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1098 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft