The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 23,900

€ 26,500

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 3.3 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
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.71 %

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

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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
24.97 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
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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