The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 15,000
€ 22,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.57 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
