The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 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 2.0 TDI (15 - 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.29 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft