The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 23,000
€ 22,100
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 1.9 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
