The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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 2.4 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.87 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
208 hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
32 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
468 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
468 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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