The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 25,600
€ 23,300
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.92 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
