The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.27 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft