The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 22,000
€ 26,500
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
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
101.5
169.9
103.8
168.6
169.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.85 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
723 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
723 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
