The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 19,100
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 TSI is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.25 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
758 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.4 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 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