The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 17,500
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
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
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2890 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.26 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
5-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
