The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,600
€ 21,500
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.32 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
