The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,000
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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5 %
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 dual clutch 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
129 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
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 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
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 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
1175 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