The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,600
€ 23,400
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.76 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
