The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 15,500
€ 23,300
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.61 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
