The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 21,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.72 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
