The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 22,300
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,300
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 Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
25.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.33 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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