The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 29,100
€ 21,900
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 Plus 1.6 is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1KP
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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 Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
