The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
10 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft