The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 20,500

€ 15,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 1.4 inches lower.
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
103.8
167.8
103.8
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
2698 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.93 %

General
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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