The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 19,100
€ 23,400
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.44 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
