The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 17,800

€ 15,000

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.9
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
166.5
169.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.75 %

General
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon 1.6
101 hp
85 hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
609 mi
Leon SC 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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