The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 17,900

€ 28,400

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.5
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft