The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 BiFuel.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 BiFuel
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.43 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft