The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 19,000
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.32 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft