The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
16.11 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft