The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.77 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft