The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.33 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
43 mpg  ( 48 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
48 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
16.7 lb
city
34 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
50 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft