The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 15,000
€ 26,000
€ 15,000
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 SC 1.2 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
71.3
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.9 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.5
166.5 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
20.6 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
