The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 ACT is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 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 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.85 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
50 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
727 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
727 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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