The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 28,700

€ 23,800

€ 28,700
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 2.0 TDI is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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