The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 25,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1459
1816
1975
1786 mm
Width
1816 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2636
4282
4199 mm
Length
4282 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1241 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
8.39 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
58 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L