The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 21,800
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.38 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
KL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft