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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
168.6
103.4
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.44 %
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)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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
