The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 25,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.5
103.1
167.6
166.5 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.24 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21.74 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft