The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 24,300
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
