The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,200

€ 18,700

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
168.6
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.82 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft