The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.2 TSI.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.94 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
5F
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

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft