The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (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 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (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 TFSI
VW Golf R
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf R
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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