The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,600
€ 23,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 TFSI is 12.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4323
2578
4199
4323 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.37 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
208 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
7.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
7.07 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
