The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 26,000

€ 24,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
103.8
168.6
168.7 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
739 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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