The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,800

€ 25,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.36 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.59 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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