The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,200
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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. The VW Golf R is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.52 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft