The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 24,700

€ 23,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.3
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.98 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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