The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 22,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.57 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
