The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
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 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft