The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 25,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
168.6
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.94 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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