The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 24,300
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2870 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KL
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
5-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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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