The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 26,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
168.1
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.8 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft