The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 27,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.6 in
Width
70.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
