The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.19 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft