The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.99 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft