The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (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 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2890 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.35 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft