The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 15,000
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
144 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
