The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 39,300

€ 26,000
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
102.3
167.2
101.5
165.8
167.2 in
Length
165.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
19.34 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.51 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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