The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 15,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.9 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 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
12.26 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
