The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 29,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.21 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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
