The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 26,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.88 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft