The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 22,000

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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. The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
102.7
168.3
101.5
169.9
168.3 in
Length
169.9 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3973 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.46 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
4*
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
5FW
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.26 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
35 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
503 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
557 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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