The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 29,500
€ 20,500
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
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
18.05 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 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
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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
90.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 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
1105 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
