The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 29,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. The Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
103.8
167.8
105.7
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %

General
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft