The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,500
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
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
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
22.32 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
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
645 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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