The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 22,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
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 Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.06 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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
