The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 15,600

€ 22,000

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Leon 1.4 and the Leon 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 169.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
169.9
169.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.8 TSI
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.26 %

General
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.8 TSI
1P
Generation
1P
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 1.4
Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.4
85 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.8 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.4
37 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 1.4
542 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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