The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 21,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
168.6
101.5
165.5
168.6 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 1.2 TSI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.86 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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