The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 15,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
18 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
