The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 25,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 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
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
KL
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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.35 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
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
62 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
914 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
