The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 15,000

€ 25,400

€ 15,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.5
103.1
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
15.35 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
67 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
598 mi
Range
799 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
71.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft