The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 43,500

€ 26,400

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf SportWagen R is 3.1 inches shorter and 2.6 inches taller.
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
59.6
70.8
79.8
57
70.8
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.6 in
Height
57 in
103.1
179.6
105.7
182.8
179.6 in
Length
182.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.23 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
AUV
Generation
KL
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
296 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.72 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
38 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
475 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
136.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft