The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,100
€ 26,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
