The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
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 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 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
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
2937 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.44 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5F
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft