The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.32 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft