The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.36 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

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

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
3
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