The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 22,800

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167.2
103.1
167.6
167.2 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2630 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.3 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.35 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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