The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 37,400
€ 20,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.53 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
