The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 15,600
€ 26,300
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.4 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
