The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 24,000
€ 22,200
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 TSI is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
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
103.8
168.6
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.25 %
General
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI
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 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
