The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 44,100

€ 26,500

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.48 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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