The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,600

€ 24,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 16.9 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1456
1800
1991
1480
1786
2048
1800 mm
Width
1786 mm
1991 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1456 mm
Height
1480 mm
2686
4368
2578
4199
4368 mm
Length
4199 mm
2686 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.79 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8.89 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
67 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1301 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L