The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 25,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
