The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
168.6 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.78 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
128 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft