The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.36 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
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