The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 26,600
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
103.4
168
105.7
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.98 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
