The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 21,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.63 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.93 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft