The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 44,400
€ 25,500
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
168.6
167.8 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 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 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
