The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,400
€ 27,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1458
1768
1968
1491
1789
2073
1768 mm
Width
1789 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4315
2619
4284
4315 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.04 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
