The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 22,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
14.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1K
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
