The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,500
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 Ecomotive is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.72 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
74 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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