The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (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
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.69 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
36 mpg
Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft