The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 25,600
€ 28,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
