The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 18,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
103.8
168.6
102.4
166.5
168.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
General
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
89 hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
57 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
758 mi
Leon SC 1.6 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
