The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,000
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 3.1 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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
165.5 in
Length
168.6 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
2674 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.32 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)

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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 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
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
24.76 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
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
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
1162 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft