The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
4343 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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