The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 29,100
€ 23,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.3
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
105.7
172
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 1.8 T
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
KL
Generation
1K
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
