The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 29,100

€ 24,700
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.53 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1K
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 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 BMT
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft