The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 42,400

€ 18,700

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
57.9
70.8
79.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
103.4
168
102.4
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2630 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
666 lb
20.21 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft