The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 19,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.36 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
