The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.8 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.46 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf R
28 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
20 mpg
city
16.7 lb
35 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
439 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data