The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 20,300
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.4 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
173.8
169.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.63 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
107 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
497 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
