The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 27,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.5
168.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.07 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft