The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 18,500
€ 45,300
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.4
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5F
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 2750 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
