The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (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 Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (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 Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.81 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
74 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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft