The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 42,400
€ 21,200
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf R is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.99 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
