The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 22,600

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.46 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
30 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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