The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
138 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
20.25 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
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft