The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 18,500

€ 20,900

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
103.8
167.8
102.4
166.5
167.8 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.31 %

General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
45 mpg
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
598 mi
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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