The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,000
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
2639 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
19.93 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft