The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 22,000
€ 21,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 11.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4315
2578
4199
4315 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1341 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.05 kg/bhp
12.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
