The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft