The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 15,600
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.96 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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
