The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 17,800

€ 25,100

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
167.2
169.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.77 %

General
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
518 mi
Leon SC 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).
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 SC 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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