The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,800
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 ACT 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 ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft