The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 15,500
€ 25,000
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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.78 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
