The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 19,100

€ 19,900

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
9 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft