The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 31,500
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.79 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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