The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 20,600

€ 26,300
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 Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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