The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 42,400
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
170.2
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
482 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
