The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 31,500

€ 15,000

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTD is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.31 %

General
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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