The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 24,300

€ 23,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.74 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
89 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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