The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,500
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)
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 (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.16 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft