The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.95 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft