The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 24,300

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.3
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
103.1
167.5
105.7
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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