The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 45,300
€ 19,100
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.03 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
