The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 15,000

€ 18,500

€ 15,000
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 1.4 is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
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
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 1.6 TDI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.34 %

General
Leon 1.4
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 1.4
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.4
85 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.4
34 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.4
495 mi
758 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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