The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,300
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.81 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft