The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.19 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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 1.4 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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
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
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft