The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 15,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
