The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.41 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft