The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 21,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.5
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.94 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft