The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.28 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 ACT
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft