The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 24,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1491
1799
2027
1458
1768
1965
1799 mm
Width
1768 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4255
2578
4315
4255 mm
Length
4315 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.95 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L