The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 20,300
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.31 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
