The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,400
€ 28,700
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.05 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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
