The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 24,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 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
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.89 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
65 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
863 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
863 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
74 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
74 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft