The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 26,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.63 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft