The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.88 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5F
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft