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 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.4
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
699 lb
21.07 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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
