The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,700

€ 43,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.7 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant R.
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
1451
1816
1975
1515
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1451 mm
Height
1515 mm
2636
4535
2620
4562
4535 mm
Length
4562 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
294 kg
18.68 %

General
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
5F
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf Variant R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
175 NM
380 NM
VW Golf Variant R
Performance
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant R
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.32 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
12.31 kg/bhp
5.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf Variant R
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
475 mi
VW Golf Variant 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Variant R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Variant R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
587 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1470 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L