The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 45,300

€ 21,400

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
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 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.96 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
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