The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (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 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
2937 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.48 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft