The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 26,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.77 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
250 NM
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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
