The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,600
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
2639 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
758 lb
22.31 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft