The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 30,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.21 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
