The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
€ 44,400

€ 23,500

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf R is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
103.8
168.6
167.8 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
18.6 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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