The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 24,100

€ 24,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 SCR is 4.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.1
167.6
105.7
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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