The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.94 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft