The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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