The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 29,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
CD
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
