The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 42,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
103.8
168.6
103.4
167.8
168.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
18.2 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
