The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 Ecomotive (13 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.45 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
76 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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