The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 15,000

€ 15,500

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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. The Leon 1.4 is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.2 TSI.
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.8
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.04 %

General
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon 1.4
85 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.4
34 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.4
495 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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