The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 TDI 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 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
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 1.2 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.89 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft