The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,200

€ 25,600

€ 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
71.5
77.8
63.8
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
103.8
167.8
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
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.88 %

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
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
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
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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