Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III ST

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,511mm59in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
31.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI has more power, Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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