The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 26,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
818 mi
Range
595 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
