The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,700

€ 23,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.65 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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