The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.96 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
KL
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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft