The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,500

€ 42,400

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 1.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1459
1816
1975
1470
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1459 mm
Height
1470 mm
2636
4282
2626
4268
4282 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1339 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.43 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
11.85 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
64 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L