The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 26,500

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.4 in
Width
69.6 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.79 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1P
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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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