The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,000
€ 23,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 11.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1621
1759
1946
1768 mm
Width
1759 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1458 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4315
2578
4204
4315 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.1 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.05 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
