The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 21,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 ACT Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.28 %

General
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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