The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 22,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
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
2736 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.54 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)

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
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 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

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
18.49 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
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft