The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 25,400
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 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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
19.96 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
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft