The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 25,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.6 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
