The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 21,200
€ 27,600
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 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.88 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
