The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 26,600
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 BMT
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.26 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft