The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,200
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.49 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
5F
Generation
1K
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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