The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 25,300

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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. The Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 2.0 TDI.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
169.9
105.7
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.85 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
KL
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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
69 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
62 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
914 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
914 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).
70 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
70 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
1193 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft