The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 21,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
63.8 in
102.3
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
