The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 21,200
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 Start&Stop is 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.74 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5F
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 Start&Stop
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 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft