The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 29,100
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
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 a little. The Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
KL
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft