The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 18,500

€ 22,600

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %

General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.9 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
657 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
657 mi
Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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