The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.5 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft