The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
€ 42,100

€ 24,100

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.4
167.8
102.3
167.2
167.8 in
Length
167.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2696 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.53 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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 SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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