The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 42,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.4
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.95 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
