The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 21,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 25,400
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 1.5 TGI is 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (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 1.2 TSI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.64 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
15.6 lb
city
32 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
46 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft