The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 18,800

€ 22,500

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.5
168.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2626 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
19.2 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30.89 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft