The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
169.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.84 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft