The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
102.3
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.8 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft