The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,000
€ 30,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
723 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
