The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 42,100

€ 26,500

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.7 %

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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
113 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
122 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
24.97 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
57 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft