The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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