The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 20,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
169.9
165.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.44 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
