The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 24,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.1
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.3
169.7
101.5
169.9
169.7 in
Length
169.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.05 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
JD
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
568 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft