The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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. The Leon 1.2 TSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
168.6 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.72 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft