The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,100
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 4.4 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft