The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 21,200

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.6 TDI is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
14.52 %

General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
108 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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