The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
167.6 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.25 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft