The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 45,300

€ 25,300

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.1 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.4
167.8
105.7
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.72 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
KL
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
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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
62 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
914 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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