The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 28,700

€ 37,400

€ 28,700
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 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.8
170.2 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.34 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft