The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 27,500
€ 22,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.3 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
