The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 19,100

€ 21,300

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.44 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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