The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 21,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 5.9 cm shorter, 5.7 cm narrower and 16.2 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
1621
1759
1946
1459
1816
1975
1759 mm
Width
1816 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1621 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4204
2636
4263
4204 mm
Length
4263 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1231 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
236 kg
16.09 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
54 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L