The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 Start&Stop
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.98 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft