The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,000
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.93 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft