The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 37,400
€ 29,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.8
105.7
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.53 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1K
Generation
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
