The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 17,800
€ 21,600
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.5
169.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
