The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 15,600
€ 22,400
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 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
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.32 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
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
*CYV*
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
121 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
