The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 42,100
€ 21,200
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.7 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1465
1799
2027
1459
1816
1975
1799 mm
Width
1816 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1465 mm
Height
1459 mm
2626
4263
2636
4263
4263 mm
Length
4263 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1286 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
197 kg
13.28 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
104 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
74 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
61 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
438 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
