The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.53 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
712 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
712 mi
Leon 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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