The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.6 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.23 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft