The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 27,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.3
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.62 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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