The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,700

€ 43,200

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.88 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.84 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft