The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 29,100

€ 26,800

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
105.7
172
102.2
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.5 %

General
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
KL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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