The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 29,500
€ 24,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
63.8
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
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
113.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
