The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
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 2.0 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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