The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 (10 - 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 (10 - 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
2901 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.6 %
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.9 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
212 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
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft