The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 32,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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