The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 22,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.97 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
