The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI DSG (Gasoline) (18 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 25,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
575 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
108 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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