The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 27,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.19 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
