The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 19,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.06 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft