The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 15,500

€ 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
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 1.2 TSI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.55 %

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
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
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
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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