The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,200
€ 29,500
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
