The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 31,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.82 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
