The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 29,400

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2650 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
659 lb
19.91 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.45 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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