The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 25,400
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.6 in
Width
70.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1P
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
67 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
455 mi
Range
799 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
71.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
