The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (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 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 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 ACT BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
142.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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