The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 42,100

€ 25,400

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.4
167.8
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 1.5 TGI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.03 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf R
30 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24 mpg
city
15.6 lb
36 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
438 mi
Range
311 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data