The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 26,900
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
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
101.5
170.2
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 BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.84 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
