The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 28,100

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.19 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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