The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 44,400

€ 23,800

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.09 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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