The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 42,100
€ 22,200
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 TSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
VW Golf R
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.46 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
1.5 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 TSI
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 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 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
