The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
 SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.77 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1K
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft