The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 26,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.16 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
