The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 25,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3.1 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
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
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.83 %
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
6-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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
