The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 31,600
€ 24,000
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 1.8 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
57.4
69.6
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.71 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
