The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 23,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.9 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.3 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.23 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KL
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
