The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,800
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
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 DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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