The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 15,500

€ 35,600

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
57.4
71.5
77.8
60.2
70.4
79.9
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
60.2 in
103.8
168.6
106.3
176.8
168.6 in
Length
176.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
864 lb
24.8 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5F
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
37 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
609 mi
Range
163 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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).
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).
49.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft