The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 37,400
€ 25,400
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.84 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
