The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 44,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
57.3
70.9
78.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
105.7
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
