The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 26,500
€ 25,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.66 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four 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 TSI 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 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
678 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
