The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 27,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.8 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
501 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
