The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 22,000

€ 21,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
57.4
69.6
77.5
60
71.3
80.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
101.5
169.9
102.8
168.3
169.9 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.5 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
1P
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
601 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data