The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 42,400
€ 21,200
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
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
103.8
167.8
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.66 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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
