The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 21,200
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 31,500
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 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (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 1.2 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.28 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft