The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 44,100
€ 22,200
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.66 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
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 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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)
34.3 cu ft
