The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 19,100
€ 23,900
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
