The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 21,600
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
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 R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
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 1.0 TSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
631 lb
19.3 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft