The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.54 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
32 mpg
city
15.6 lb
48 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
589 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data