The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 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 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 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 ACT BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 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
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft