The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 1.4 inches lower.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.62 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft