The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
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 Ecomotive
VW Golf R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
15.05 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
76 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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