The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 22,400

€ 26,800

€ 22,400
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 Ecomotive is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.9
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
103.8
167.8
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
2926 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.06 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 3200 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
60 mpg
city
33 mpg
76 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
941 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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