The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 29,100
€ 22,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
