The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 39,300
€ 17,800
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
169.9
165.8 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.93 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
