The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 31,000
€ 24,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
