The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
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 Ecomotive 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 Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (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 Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (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 Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.62 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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