The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 17,500
€ 22,400
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 11.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4315
2578
4199
4315 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
231 kg
15.82 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.04 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
