The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,100

€ 19,600

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.6 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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