The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.22 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
16.7 lb
city
30 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft