The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon 1.4 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

 REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft