The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 44,100

€ 29,800

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.9 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1465
1799
2027
1459
1816
1975
1799 mm
Width
1816 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1465 mm
Height
1459 mm
2626
4263
2636
4282
4263 mm
Length
4282 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.3 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
148 bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
340 NM
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
54 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
495 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L