The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 39,300
€ 26,800
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.8
102.2
168.1
165.8 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.89 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
