The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.86 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft