The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft