The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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. The Leon 1.2 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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 TDI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.51 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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