The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,700
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 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 (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 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