The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.01 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
45 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft