The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 17,800

€ 29,100

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. The Leon 1.6 is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
169.9
105.7
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %

General
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft