The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 18,500

€ 15,600

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.6 TDI is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %

General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4
5F
Generation
1P
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
Leon 1.4
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
542 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
542 mi
Leon 1.4
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft