The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 44,400

€ 27,200

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.4
167.8
102.3
167.2
167.8 in
Length
167.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.62 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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