The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 20,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.23 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
