The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.84 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft