The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 29,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 11.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1491
1799
2027
1456
1800
1991
1799 mm
Width
1800 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1991 mm
1491 mm
Height
1456 mm
2620
4255
2686
4368
4255 mm
Length
4368 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2686 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
61 mpg
city
47 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1301 L
