The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 25,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT and the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop are absolutely identical. Both are 168.6 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
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
103.8
168.6
103.8
168.6
168.6 in
Length
168.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2740 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.12 %

General
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft