The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 28,600

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2698 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.2 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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