The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,500

€ 21,200

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2937 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.56 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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
19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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