The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 24,800
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 15,000
 SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) Leon SC 1.2 TSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.5
168.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
2890 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.9 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 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
Leon SC 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
85 hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
46 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
609 mi
Leon SC 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft