The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 21,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.4 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
1KP
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
