The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 21,500

€ 26,600

€ 21,500
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 Start&Stop is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.3
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
103.8
167.8
105.7
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.17 %

General
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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