The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 22,000

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.11 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1KP
Generation
1P
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 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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