The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 17,800
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) Leon 1.6
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 TSI 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 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft