The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 37,400
€ 15,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
101.5
165.8
103.8
167.8
165.8 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
734 lb
21.89 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
