The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.14 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
678 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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