The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 24,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
