The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 18,500
€ 21,600
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.09 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
