The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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 ACT BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.5 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft