The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.91 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
39 mpg
city
15.6 lb
57 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
712 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data