The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 24,700

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.83 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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