The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 15,500
€ 43,200
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.7 cm wider and 3 cm taller.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
1495
1816
1975
1465
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1495 mm
Height
1465 mm
2636
4263
2626
4263
4263 mm
Length
4263 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
317 kg
21.06 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
