The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 22,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 22,100
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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.33 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.49 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
89 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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