The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

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 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.36 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

 REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft