The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 21,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 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
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
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
