The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 22,600
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
57.4
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
57.4 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 Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
11.13 %
General
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
657 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
657 mi
Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
107 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
107 kWh
Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
