The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)

€ 26,600
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.65 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
KL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft