The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.66 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft