The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 15,500

€ 21,800

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1495
1816
1975
1480
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1495 mm
Height
1480 mm
2636
4263
2578
4199
4263 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1341 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
11.41 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
12.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L