The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 29,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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