The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
€ 17,800

€ 24,600

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
57.4
69.6
77.5
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
174.4
169.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.12 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
434 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
434 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
162.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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