The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 15,000
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 1.4 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 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
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 1.4 (09 - 10)
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 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.73 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.4
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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