The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.34 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1P
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 dual clutch 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
610 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft