The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 24,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Leon 1.6 and the Leon 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 169.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
169.9
169.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
General
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI
1P
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
