The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 21,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1458
1768
1965
1621
1759
1946
1768 mm
Width
1759 mm
1965 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 1.6
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
