The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 29,100
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
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. The Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower 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 (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 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 (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
KL
Generation
5F
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft