The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 29,100
 SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon 1.6 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
1P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft