The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 18,500

€ 28,600

€ 18,500
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
57.4
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
57.4 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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.76 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5F
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 2750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 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
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft