The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 22,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI 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
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.14 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
25.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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