The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,400
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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 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
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 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
12.1 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
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
15.6 lb
city
30 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 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
1116 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