The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.4 inches taller.
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 (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 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 (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
7.26 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft