The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 25,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.59 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.59 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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