The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,500
€ 20,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2698 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.84 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
