The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 20,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 6 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1458
1768
1968
1491
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4315
2620
4255
4315 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1210 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.97 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
