The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,300
€ 22,200
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
70 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
70 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
