The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 26,500
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 4.9 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
69.6
77.5
58.3
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
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
678 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
