The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,100
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16) Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 20,100
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
2650 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.83 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
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

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.45 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft