The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft