The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 31,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.9
167.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
16.7 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
