The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 28,700
€ 29,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1458
1768
1968
1491
1789
2073
1768 mm
Width
1789 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4323
2619
4284
4323 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.12 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
61 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
