The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.55 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft