The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,500
€ 27,300
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
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
103.8
168.6
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
