The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 24,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.09 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
