The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 15,500
€ 17,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 Leon 1.2 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Leon 1.6.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
7.19 %
General
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
101 hp
Leon 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Leon 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
450 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
450 mi
Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
