The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 25,300

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.48 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft