The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 21,200
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 Start&Stop
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
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 (14 - 16)
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 Start&Stop
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.62 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
62 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
818 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
818 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft