The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,500
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 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft