The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 28,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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