The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,800
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.84 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft