The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.07 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

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
5-speed manual 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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft