The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 22,400
€ 25,500
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
103.8
168.6
169.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.28 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
