The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 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
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.1 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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