The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 44,400
€ 18,200
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf R is 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
653 lb
19.68 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
