The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 31,400

€ 25,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.24 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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