The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.4 inches lower.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
7.26 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft