The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
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 Ecomotive 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 Ecomotive
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 Ecomotive
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.81 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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