The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 28,600
€ 20,300
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 TDI is 4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
108 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
