The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 42,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
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
168.6
103.4
167.8
168.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.59 %
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
