The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 27,400

€ 19,000

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.67 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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