The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 18,500
€ 26,500
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.08 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
678 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
