The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 24,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI 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
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.76 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
