The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 21,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.64 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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