The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 33,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
5F
Generation
AU
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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