The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 20,300
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 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
168.6
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.51 %
General
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
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 4300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 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 1500 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
108 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
