The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 37,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 10.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
1458
1768
1968
1461
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1461 mm
2578
4315
2578
4212
4315 mm
Length
4212 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.05 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
