The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 22,000
€ 24,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.31 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
113 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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 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
