The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,000
€ 23,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.91 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
