The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 32,200
€ 22,000
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 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
70.4
81.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.4 in
Width
69.6 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
CD
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
6-speed manual 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
