The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 18,500
€ 19,800
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
