The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,100

€ 23,700

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI ACT is 11.3 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1456
1800
1991
1491
1799
2027
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
1991 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1456 mm
Height
1491 mm
2686
4368
2620
4255
4368 mm
Length
4255 mm
2686 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.53 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
9.2 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
72 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
59 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
61 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
529 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1301 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L