The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 17,800
€ 21,400
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
