The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 25,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
