The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,600

€ 26,100

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.29 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
KL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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