The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.2 TSI.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.51 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft