The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 19,600

€ 21,200

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI is 1.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower.
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
57.1
71.5
77.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.2 in
103.8
178.5
101.5
178.5
178.5 in
Length
178.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.56 %

General
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
758 mi
645 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft