The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 28,200

€ 44,400

€ 28,200
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 TSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.7
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
103.8
168.6
103.4
167.8
168.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.7 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline 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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
501 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 TSI
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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