The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 24,900

€ 20,000

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.6
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 OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.7 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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