The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 22,000

€ 29,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
690 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
690 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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