The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 20,300
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft