The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.3 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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