The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 27,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.95 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
