The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 20,800
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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
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
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft