The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 26,100
€ 22,100
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.16 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
