The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 18,900
€ 18,800
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2626 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 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 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
92 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
30.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 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
