The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,800

€ 23,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.37 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
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).
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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