The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 17,800

€ 44,100

€ 17,800
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.4
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft