The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,800
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.49 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft