The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 15,000
€ 19,900
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.5
103.1
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.94 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
