The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (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
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.13 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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