The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 7.2 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1444
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
1816
1975
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1444 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
2596
4271
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4271 mm
Length
4199 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.75 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.46 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L