The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 15,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
15.14 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
1K
Generation
1P
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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
