The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 31,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.71 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft