The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 22,800

€ 15,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
166.5
167.5 in
Length
166.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
11.05 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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