The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 29,100
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
678 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft