The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 15,500
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.9 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 1.2 TSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.42 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
