The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 22,100
€ 18,700
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 BMT is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
