The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 17,800

€ 23,700

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
450 mi
Range
241 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft