The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,700

€ 20,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 12.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4323
2578
4199
4323 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.29 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L