The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon 1.5 TGI is 0.7 inches longer.
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
168.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.53 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
64 MPGe
Leon 1.6 TDI
16.7 lb
city
45 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
67 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
758 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 TGI
25.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft