The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 15,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1491
1799
2027
1495
1816
1975
1799 mm
Width
1816 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1491 mm
Height
1495 mm
2620
4255
2636
4263
4255 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1188 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
9.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
85 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
160 NM
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
13.98 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
54 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
61 mpg
city
43 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
547 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
