The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 21,200

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.74 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft