The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (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 TSI ACT (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 TSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.58 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
128 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 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 TSI 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 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft