The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 39,300
€ 24,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.8
102.4
167.2
165.8 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.54 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
