The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 28,600
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.6 is 4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.82 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
1P
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
