The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 19,200
€ 22,200
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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
168.6
165.5 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.33 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
