The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.3
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.05 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

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
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
16.69 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
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft