The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 25,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.43 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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