The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 18,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.66 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
