The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,600
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.15 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft