The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,100

€ 25,600

€ 19,100
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 Ecomotive is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
63.8
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
101.5
169.9
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
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.64 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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 Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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