The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 39,300
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.8
166.5 in
Length
165.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
822 lb
24.2 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
