The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 29,500

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.41 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft