The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
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 ACT 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 ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (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 ACT DSG (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 ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.64 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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 ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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