The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,800
€ 27,300
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
