The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 27,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.59 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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
