The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)

€ 17,800
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) Leon 1.6
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 1.6 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.29 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)

General

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft