The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.16 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft