The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 19,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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