The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.7 inches shorter.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
167.8 in
Length
168.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.74 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
5F
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 TSI ACT
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
1.5 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 TSI 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 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft