The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 29,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
102.3
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.25 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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