The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
145 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
15.6 lb
39 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
455 mi
Range
302 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft