The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,200
€ 21,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 3.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
168.6
101.5
165.5
168.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.92 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
