The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 31,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
