The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.34 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft