The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 24,300
€ 23,800
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
