The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.5 TGI is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.01 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
35 mpg
Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
16.7 lb
city
26 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
43 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft