The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
€ 44,100
€ 22,400
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf R is 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %
General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
