The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 18,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
17.59 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
114 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
