The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 25,000
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.48 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
5F
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 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft