The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 29,700

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
102.3
167.2
103.1
168.7
167.2 in
Length
168.7 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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