The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 17,800
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) Leon 1.6
€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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 1.6 is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
169.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.74 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1P
Generation
5F
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 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
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft