The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 22,000
€ 23,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.5
169.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
