The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft