The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 22,200
€ 26,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 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 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
