The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 26,500
€ 26,000
€ 26,500
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 is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
103.1
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.8 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
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
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
777 mi
Range
595 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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
