The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,500
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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. The Leon 1.8 TSI is 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
169.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.06 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
60 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
797 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
797 mi
Leon SC 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft