The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.97 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 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