The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 21,000
€ 41,200
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
166.5
103.4
167.8
166.5 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
18.08 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
438 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
147.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
