The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.27 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
30 mpg
VW Golf R
16.7 lb
city
24 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
36 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft