The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 18,400
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.78 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
