The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 15,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.4 in
Width
71.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
167.2
168.7 in
Length
167.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
15.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
