The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 27,500

€ 22,100
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 1.9 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft