The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.46 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
5F
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 Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
758 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft