The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 18,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
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
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
