The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 19,600
€ 20,300
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
169.9
165.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
