The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 18,500
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.6
103.8
167.8
167.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
