The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 17,800
€ 31,600
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
103.4
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.05 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
1P
Generation
AU
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
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
