The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
169.9 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.56 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft