The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

€ 15,600
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 19,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200

ⓘ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 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (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 (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (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 1.4
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft