The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 25,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.5
103.8
168.6
165.5 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.35 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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