The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,600
€ 17,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
169.9
165.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.28 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
