The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 15,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.98 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
30 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft