The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,800

€ 42,400

€ 29,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
168.6
103.4
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.71 %

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
6-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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
11.14 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
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
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