The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 21,500

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI 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 BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.03 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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