The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
17.8 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft