The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 19,100

€ 25,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. The Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.31 %

General
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft