The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.6 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
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 1.2 TSI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.55 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)

General

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft