The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 23,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 OPF ACT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.46 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft