The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 21,400

€ 22,700

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.8 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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