The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 21,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft