The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 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, but the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
167.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.8 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft