The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 45,300

€ 28,900

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
103.8
168.6
167.8 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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