The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,200

€ 42,400

€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
56.3
71.3
77.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
102.3
167.2
103.4
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.05 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.14 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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