The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
€ 44,400

€ 28,200

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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. The VW Golf R is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.7 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
187 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
501 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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