The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 22,200
€ 15,000
€ 22,200
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
15.13 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 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 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
