The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 25,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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