The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 27,600
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
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
103.8
168.6
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2937 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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
19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
19.61 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
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
