The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.43 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft