The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,500
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 Ecomotive.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
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 Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
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 Ecomotive
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
17.4 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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