The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

€ 24,300
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 20,300
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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. The Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.58 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

General

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
KL
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
5-speed manual 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft