The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
51 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft