The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,400
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.78 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft